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CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING October 3, 2016 A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, October 3, 2016, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 Smith Street with Mayor Carson Ross presiding. COUNCILMEN IN Jeff Qui bell Dale Carter ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson Ron Fowler Susan Culpepper Also present were City Administrator Eric Johnson, Deputy City Administrator Adam Norris, City Attorney Nancy Yendes, and City Clerk Sheryl Morgan. CALL MEETING Mayor Carson Ross called the City Council meeting to order and led TO ORDER in the Pledge of Allegiance. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Ross gave a brief recap of the meeting agenda and explained the Consent Agenda. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Edmondson moved to approve the minutes of the MINUTES September 19, 2016 meeting of the City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following votes: Councilman Qui bell - Aye Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye Mayor Ross -Aye PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearings at the request of the REZONE EAGLES RIDGE Applicant, Blue Springs South Safety Storage, LLC, David Ward , for ESTATES PR-O AND consideration to ( 1) rezone from "MF-14/PR-0" (Moderate Density EAGLES RIDGE VILLAS Multi-Family Planned Residential Overlay) and "SF-7/PR-0" (Single PR-O (RZ-08-16-5436) Family/Planned Residential Overlay) to "TF/PR-0" (Two-Family/ And AMENDED PR-O Planned Residential Overlay) 38.20 +/- acres within Eagles Ridge CONCEPT PLAN FOR Estates PR-O & Eagles Ridge Villas PR-O; and (2) approve the EAGLES RIDGE Amended PR-O Concept Plan for Eagles Ridge Estates PR-O & ESTATES PR-O AND Eagles Ridge Villas PR-O concurrently at 6:02 p.m. The minutes of EAGLES RIDGE VILLAS the public hearings were recorded by a certified court reporter. City PR-O (PROC-08-16-5437) Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record for each public hearing. STAFF REPORT Scott Allen, Director of Community Development, stated the development is located East of SW 7 Highway, South of SW Webster Drive and North of SW Major Road. The Applicant is requesting to rezone an undeveloped 38.20 +/- acre portion of the southeast corner of Eagles Ridge subdivision from its current zoning of MF- 14/PR-0 and SF-7/PR-0 to TF/PR-0. The majority of the October 3, 2016 City Council Meeting Page 2 38.20 +/- acre site is currently zoned MF-14/PR-0, with only the northern portion of the site zoned SF-7/PR-0. If approved, the proposed plan would reduce the density of the entire Eagles Ridge subdivision to 540 dwelling units (194 single-family, 314 two-family units, and 32 four-plex units), down from 580 dwelling units. The applicant proposes to utilize building designs similar to the existing Eagles Ridge duplexes. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the rezoning for approval. Mr. Allen stated the Amended PR-O Concept Plan would reduce the density of the entire Eagles Ridge subdivision to 540 dwelling units; down from 580 dwelling units as previously approved. The proposed plan includes 150 single family homes, 117 duplexes (234 units), 2 commercial lots, and a community pool, clubhouse, and other open space amenities. This is in addition to the currently approved and/or existing 44 single family homes, 40 duplexes (80 units), and 8 four- plexes (32 units), and 2 commercial lots. The applicant proposes to utilize building designs similar to the existing homes within the Eagles Ridge subdivision. The street layout is altered from the originally approved plan. The Planning Commission recommended the Amended PR-O Concept Plan for approval with conditions. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council and staff discussed the number and types of units under the current proposed plan as well as connector streets to Cordill Mason. APPLICANT Applicant, David Ward, stated amenities such as clubhouse, pool, etc. would be in the next phase of construction. He will be creating an access point to 7 Highway off of Major Road . There are plans for retail and commercial that will be coming before Council next spring. IN OPPOSITION TO Dan Baylard stated opposition to the plan because it does not commit the developer to a date in which the pool has to be built. Mr. Allen confirmed permits for the next phase would not be released until the pool has been built. City Attorney Nancy Yendes stated the Ordinance could be amended to outline timing and limiting access to building permits. Corinne Arens expressed concern about the timeline for the pool and pool access for use by others than the single family homeowners. Mr. Ward stated as long as he has control over the pool, it will be only accessible by the single family homeowners. If, after it has been completed and deeded to the current single family homeowners association, the association could decide whether they wanted to offer any type of membership to others. The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4443 rezoning Eagles READING- BILL NO. Ridge Estates PR-O and Eagles Ridge Villas PR-O from "MF-14/PR- 4443- REZONE EAGLES O" (Moderate Density Multi-Family Planned Residential Overlay) October 3, 2016 City Council Meeting Page 3 RIDGE ESTATES PR-O and "SF-7/PR-0" (Single Family/Planned Residential Overlay) to AND EAGLES RIDGE "TF/ PR-0" (Two-Family/Planned Residential Overlay). City Clerk VILLAS PR-O (RZ-08-16- Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4443 by title; copies 5436) of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4443 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried unanimously. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Councilmen Lievsay stated as the liaison to the Planning Commission he sat through all hearings and gave kudos to Mr. Ward for working with the residents in addressing their concerns. 2ND READING- BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4443 by title. 4443 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4443 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4616 with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote: Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Qui bell -Aye Mayor Ross -Aye INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4444 approving the READING - BILL NO. Amended PR-O Concept Plan for Eagles Ridge Estates PR-O & 4444- AMENDED PR-O Eagles Ridge Villas PR-O. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first CONCEPT PLAN FOR reading of Bill No. 4444 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having EAGLES RIDGE previously been made available to the public. ESTATES PR-O AND EAGLES RIDGE VILLAS PR-O (PROC-08-16-5437) Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4444 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Staff confirmed Councilman Carter's understanding that building permits for Phase 4 are being held until the pool is built. Councilman Fowler stated he understood the developer's plan to build the pool prior to Phase 4 construction begins. 2ND READING- BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4444 by title. 4444 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4444 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4617, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote : Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Quibell -Aye Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye Mayor Ross -Aye October 3, 2016 City Council Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearings at the request of the REZONE COLONIAL Applicant, Tory Schwope, owner, for consideration to (1) rezone GARDENS (RZ- 09-16- from "GB-C" (County General Business) and "AG" (County 5469) Agriculture) to "GB" (General Business) and ''RE" (Residential And Estate) the 30.16 +\- acres Colonial Gardens located at 27610 E. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Wyatt Road ; and (2) approve a Planned Development Concept Plan CONCEPT PLAN (PDC- for Colonial Gardens to allow an agritourism retail and wholesale 09-16-5470) nursery concurrently at 6:51 p.m. The minutes of the public hearings were recorded by a certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record for each public hearing. STAFF REPORT Jim Holley, Assistant Director of Community Development, stated the applicant is proposing to expand the existing retail garden center and nursery to provide additional retail, services, and agritourism activities. The total site consists of approximately 30.16 +/- acres located north of SE Wyatt Road and west of SE Adams Dairy Parkway. Approximately 21.91 +/-acres will be rezoned to "GB" and 8.25 +/- acres will be rezoned to "RE." This rezoning request is consistent with the goals of the 2014 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the rezoning for approval. Mr. Holley also stated the development, formerly known as Colonial Nursery, already includes a retail garden center and nursery business. The applicant would like to expand the existing business and add additional retail and service options, including agritourism activities and food services. Colonial Gardens will be developed over a minimum of three (3) phases, beginning with enhancements to the existing retail garden center and adjacent buildings and a new cafe. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the PO Concept Plan for approval. APPLICANT Torey Schwope, owner, described the facility and his plans in detail. IN SUPPORT OF Sarah O'Brian, owner of the Bean Counter Cafe, spoke in support of the project; she is planning to have her location at the Colonial Gardens location focusing on farm-to-table food . The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the public hearing at 7:14p.m. INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4445 rezoning from "GB- READING - BILL NO. C" (County General Business) and "AG" (County Agriculture) to "GB" 4445 - REZONING (General Business) and "RE" (Residential Estate) the 30.16 +\- COLONIAL GARDENS acres Colonial Gardens located at 27610 E. Wyatt Road. City Clerk (RZ-09-16-5469) Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4445 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public. Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4445 upon its first October 3, 2016 City Council Meeting Page 5 reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and carried unanimously. COUNCIL DISCUSSION 2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4445 by title . 4445 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4445 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4618, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote: Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Quibell -Aye Councilman Edmondson -Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye Mayor Ross -Aye INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4446 approving a READING - BILL NO. Planned Development Concept Plan for Colonial Gardens located at 4446- PLANNED 27610 E. Wyatt Road, to allow an agritourism retail and wholesale DEVELOPMENT nursery on 30.16 +\-acres of land. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made CONCEPT PLAN the first reading of Bill No. 4446 by title; copies of the proposed Bill COLONIAL GARDENS (PDC-09-16-5470) having previously been made available to the public. Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4446 upon its first reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. 2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4446 by title. 4446 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4446 upon its second reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4619, with a copy attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following vote : Councilman Edmond son -Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Quibell - Aye Councilman Carter- Aye Mayor Ross - Aye PRESENTATION- MaryAnne Metheny, CEO of Hope House gave a presentation on CHILDREN'S SERVICES the upcoming Children's Services Fund Coalition ballot initiative. FUND COALITION The presentation is to inform of an initiative that will be on the ballot in November to address the unmet needs of children in Jackson County. There is a large gap in the funding available for chi ldren's services and this measure allows Jackson County to address that need and allows more funding for services for children . A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached to these Minutes. MAYORAL Mayor Ross reminded there are 36 days left to the Presidential ANNOUNCEMENTS election. Thoughts to Ponder: October 3, 2016 City Council Meeting Page 6 "I never did give anybody hell; I just told them the truth and they thought it was hell." (Harry S. Truman) VISITORS Jerrie Cameron addressed Council regarding traffic and the speed limit at AA Highway at Adams Dairy Parkway. ADJOURNMENT At 7:37 p.m. there was no further business to come before the Council; Councilman Carter moved the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Councilman Quibell and carried unanimously. Carson Ross, Mayor